September 22, 1937 – August 2, 2024
We are sad to announce the passing of our mom, kookum, great-kookum, sister, auntie, cousin and friend. A residential school survivor of the Swan River First Nation, Nora was born in Kinuso, Alberta. She lived in Edmonton before her passing in St. Albert Hospital on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the age of 86 years.
She will be remembered by her sons Patrick Brooks of Westlock, Daniel Beaudry of Edmonton and Tony (Michele) Beaudry of Edmonton; her Grandchildren Chris, Shilayna, Samantha, Dallas, Robyn, Quaid, Tony, and Cash; her great-grandchildren Sam, Kaydence, Shawna, Sophie, Wade and Alyssa; also by her brothers, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
Nora was pre-deceased by Dan Beaudry of Flatbush; her sons Perry (Sam) Brooks, Walter (Wade) Brooks; daughter Margaret Brooks; her grandson Jarrett Vajna; her parents Margaret Coutereille and Jimmy Twin; sister Leoni Twin; nephew Jason Twin; as well as many others.
A celebration of her life will be held at the Slave Lake Friendship Center following her request for cremation. Nora’s name forever immortalized on the wall of survivors at the Swan River Band Office in Kinuso, Alberta. She will be missed but never forgotten.